Professional Accounting Support Needed

I need professional accounting assistance to manage increasing workloads, streamline financial processes, and prepare for audits.

Key Tasks:
- Bookkeeping (daily/weekly entries)
- Preparing financial statements (annually)
- Reconciliation of bank statements
- Payroll processing
- Tax preparation assistance
- Budgeting and forecasting support
- Audit preparation and support

Requirements:
- Proficiency in Sage
- Strong attention to detail
- Experience with tax preparation and audit processes
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal finance teams and external auditors

Ideal Skills and Experience:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of accounting experience
- Excellent organizational and communication skills

Looking for someone to start immediately and provide ongoing support for 6 months, with the possibility of extension.